If your go-to cooking spices don’t include saffron, new research suggests it’s time to add it to your regular recipe rotation. This vibrantly colored, earthy-tasting spice might be more effective than anti-inflammatory medication at preventing muscle weakness and pain after an intense workout, according to a recent study in the ...

If agni is healthy, you have tremendous energy throughout the day. It's early morning, and the nutty aroma of hot cereal wafts through Ayurvedic doctor David Frawley's kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he's director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies. He drinks a cup of soothing chai, then ...

Set yourself up for restful nights by padding your diet with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support serotonin, a brain chemical that contributes to relaxation and sleep, as well as foods that contain natural melatonin. 1. Magnesium Get it from: Almonds, cashews, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, salmon, yogurt 2. Melatonin Get it from: Bananas, ...

So, What’s the Alternative? Nutritionist Tansy Boggon demystifies myths about dieting. It isn’t a viable long-term option, and yo-yo dieting can have an adverse impact on your overall health.   By Tansy Boggon The beginning of each new year is often marked by declarations to improve our diet, either for health or weight loss. ...

Sick of feeling stuffed up? Try these Ayurvedic tips to help you get a handle on your allergies. 1. Increase Your Circulation Try a dry-brush massage before your morning shower and a vigorous round of Sun Salutations before breakfast. 2. Drink Hot Water Fill a thermos with hot water as your day begins. Carry ...

There’s a good chance you used to scrunch up your nose at bitter foods, relegating them to refrigerator Siberia. But these days, they’re the star of restaurant menus and grocery-store produce aisles.  “People have discovered how much more interesting and satisfying food is when you add bitterness,” says Jennifer McLagan, Toronto-based ...

Summertime brings warm weather, long days, BBQs, bikinis—and often a bloated belly. We consulted Dr. John Douillard, founder of LifeSpa to understand why bloating seems more prevalent during the summer months and what you can do to feel (and look) your best this summer. What Causes Belly Bloating During Summer? Dr. Douillard explains ...

Use simple yogic principles in diet and lifestyle to feel your best and boost your health.  Stave off indigestion with simple yogic principles in diet and lifestyle. 1. Portion Size & Diet The stomach will expand to fit a gallon of ice cream, but that doesn't mean it should. The best measurement ...

A hormone-balancing diet requires healthy digestion, stable sugar levels and a well-functioning liver. Let us show you how to get back in balance naturally. Just like you, I’ve suffered from many hormonal imbalances. At first, I bought into the belief that hormonal problems are genetic or that the causes are “unknown.” Some ...

Here’s how to stop eating mindlessly—and instead learn to eat mindfully— for your best yoga practice ever. Not sure what to eat before and after yoga class? We talked to registered dietitians and yoga experts about what to eat and when to have your best yoga practice. I’ve often heard yoga teachers ...

Ayurvedic experts offer five simple tips that you can start using now to improve your digestion—and your health.    Last year, I spent a week at an Ayurvedic spa in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and learned immediately that in Ayurveda, the quality of your digestion is the biggest key to your ...

Still throwing away food despite your best intentions? Chefs and dietitians share their tips and recipes to help you get closer to a zero-waste kitchen and bring new life to those leftovers, food scraps, and stems. There ought to be a specific word to describe the feeling of throwing out perfectly ...